Pacer Aaron ready to play after 16 months' injury lay-off

Aaron, considered to be genuinely quick, played in IPL5 for Delhi Daredevils in 2012 but was again troubled by his back and underwent surgery in March this year. He has not played since then.  "We always longed to have an international table tennis event in Mumbai and it's a dream come true to finally play
hosts," the former table tennis international said.
     


The Jharkhand pace bowler said the surgery helped him.
     
"To be out for one and a half years was obviously pretty tough. I wasn't making much progress with the rehab on my back. Then, with the BCCI, we decided to have the surgery which turned out to be extremely crucial in helping me
recover.
     
"I also owe the guys at the National Cricket Academy a great deal as without them, I wouldn't have got to where I am now. Of course, the support of my family and friends all adds to the process," Aaron said.
     
The young pacer further said his priority is to perform well in the Ranji season and then look at returning to the Indian team.
     
"Injuries are not something you can control, but now I'm really eager to get going. Playing for India is obviously why I play this game, but for now the goal is to get back and feel good about my bowling once again.
     
"I would surely likely to have a successful Ranji Trophy season for starters. If I do that, I'm sure the rest will take care of itself," he said.